Social Equity
CAURD License Explained
What is a CAURD license and how Beleaf Calverton received social equity license OCM-CAURD-24-000216.
Beleaf Calverton operates under CAURD social equity license OCM-CAURD-24-000216, issued by the New York Office of Cannabis Management. CAURD stands for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary, a licensing category designed to prioritize applicants from communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition.
What Is a CAURD License?
CAURD (Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary) is a New York State licensing category created under the MRTA to provide priority licensing to social equity applicants. These include individuals with prior cannabis-related convictions, community members from disproportionately impacted areas, and small business owners meeting equity criteria.
Why Social Equity Matters
Cannabis prohibition disproportionately impacted Black and Latino communities through arrest rates, incarceration, and economic disruption. Social equity licensing attempts to ensure that communities most harmed by prohibition benefit from legalization through business ownership opportunities.
What This Means for Customers
Choosing a CAURD-licensed dispensary means supporting New York's social equity goals. Beleaf Calverton operates under the same product quality, testing, and safety standards as all licensed dispensaries. The CAURD distinction reflects ownership background, not operational differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAURD license affect product quality?
No. All OCM-licensed dispensaries, regardless of license type, must comply with identical testing, safety, and product quality standards.
How many CAURD licenses has New York issued?
New York has issued multiple CAURD licenses statewide. Check cannabis.ny.gov for the current count and list of CAURD licensees.
Support Social Equity Cannabis
Visit Beleaf Calverton, a CAURD-licensed dispensary.